Local Veterans Day events planned through Monday

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Nov 8, 2013 at 12:01 AMNov 8, 2013 at 12:21 AM

Here’s a look at local events planned through Monday in observance of Veterans Day.

Staff report | The Tuscaloosa News

Here’s a look at local events planned through Monday in observance of Veterans Day:9 a.m.-noon today and Saturday: VFW Post 6022 and its women’s auxiliary buddy poppy distribution at Winn-Dixie locations at 4205 University Blvd. E and 10 McFarland Blvd. in Northport.9 a.m. today: Veterans Day program in the Tuscaloosa Christian School gymnasium, 1601 Prudes Mill Road, Cottondale. All active and inactive military men and women are invited to attend. Call 205-553-4303.1:30 p.m. today: Eighth annual Veterans Day program in the gym at Walker Elementary School, 13051 Northside Road in Northport. Program will feature Pat Geddes as guest speaker with performances by Zach and Amanda Smith, worship leaders at Northport Church of God. The students will perform patriotic songs. There will be a slide show honoring veterans. Call 205-342-2664.2:30 p.m. today: Marion Military Institute Veterans Parade at Givhan Parade Field, Marion. The Marion Military Institute Corps of Cadets will conduct a pass in review in honor of all veterans. Local servicemen and veterans are encouraged to attend. Call 334-683-2346 or visit www.marionmilitary.edu.10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday: VFW Post 6022 buddy poppy distribution at University Mall’s food court, 1701 McFarland Blvd.Saturday before the Alabama-LSU game: Central High School JROTC buddy poppy distribution in the school’s parking lot, 905 15th St.1:30 p.m. Sunday: Military appreciation day at the University of Alabama women’s volleyball game against Missouri at Foster Auditorium.10 a.m. Monday: Tuscaloosa Veterans Day program at Tuscaloosa Veterans Memorial Park in front of University Mall at 1701 McFarland Blvd. E. Speaker will be Willie J. Williams, a retired lieutenant general. 11 a.m. to noon Monday: on the Quad in front of the Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library. Rain location will be in 205 Gorgas Library. Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Duane Lamb, UA assistant vice president, facilities and grounds, will be the keynote speaker. A Walk of Champions featuring luminarias is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on the north side of Bryant-Denny Stadium. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday: Ma’Cile’s Museum of Miscellanea will be celebrating Veterans Day at 154 Second St. NE, Gordo. All veterans are invited to sign the veterans wall. People can write thank-you notes to be delivered to patients at the Tuscaloosa Veterans Medical Center. Admission is free. Donations accepted.11:30 a.m. Monday: Veterans Day program at Clara Verner Towers, 101 Hackberry Lane. 12:30 p.m.-3 p.m. Monday: Salute to All Veterans at Murphy African American Museum, 2601 Paul W. Bryant Drive. Free tour for veterans. Veterans recognition at 1 p.m. with a certificate of appreciation presented. Refreshments will be served. Call 205-758-2861.

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